vexation
State of annoyance
Vexation is the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
It suggests irritation that falls short of true anger—more like persistent botheration: She sighed in vexation when the printer jammed again.
The word has a slightly formal or old-fashioned feel.
A vexation can also be the thing causing the annoyance: Mosquitoes were the chief vexation of our camping trip.
Mild anger or inflammation
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
peeve · pique · irksomeness · gall · nettlesome · grating · provocation · harassment
Obstructing intended outcomes
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- setbackReverse in progress
disappointment · discontent · impatience · stymie · foiling · blockage · snag · complication
Deliberate public insult
- offenseViolation or umbrage
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- umbrageOffense taken at insult
anger · ire · wrath · displeasure · huff · dudgeon · provocation · insult
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
- botherTo annoy or disturb
nuisance · peeve · pique · irksomeness · gall · nettlesome · grating · provocation · harassment · pestering
thwarting
Obstructing intended outcomes
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
setback · disappointment · discontent · impatience · stymie · foiling · blockage · snag · complication · difficulty
affront
Deliberate public insult
- offenseViolation or umbrage
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
umbrage · anger · ire · wrath · displeasure · huff · dudgeon · provocation · insult · slight
agitation
Disturbed, restless state
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- disquietMental unrest or agitation
- uneaseMild persistent worry
perturbation · troubled · discomposure · fluster · fret · worry · anxiety · torment · anguish · affliction
- emotionsjoy, anger, fear, sadness, love
- Anger wordsrage, fury, wrath, temper, ire
- annoyancesannoyance, annoyances, irritations, irritation, nuisance
- discontentdissatisfaction, displeasure, discontentment, unhappiness, frustration
- displeasuredispleasure, dissatisfaction, discontent, annoyance, irritation
- frustrationanger, annoyance, irritation, exasperation, impatience
vexationdelight
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
pleasure · satisfaction · contentment · serenity · tranquility
vexationcomfort
Ease or soothing relief
solace · consolation · reassurance · soothing · balm